90
Those that invest the time it takes to learn all of this game's subtleties will be rewarded with a rich and engrossing gaming experience.
90
If you like your strategy games historical, complex, and deeply stimulating, Europa Universalis is more than a mouthful.
80
If you have no suicidal tendencies, you better never play Europa Universalis on your own; always have a friend at your side to turn off your computer when he notices you haven't had any food, water nor sleep for several days.
8
This is a huge game. I've been playing it for weeks now and am only now just getting an idea of what's possible.
0
This game is really fun, and has aged pretty well! I recommend that you start playing this game now. Not quite as good as Europa Universalis IV, but definitely worth your time and money.
8
For me, this is what started my admiration for Paradox Games. However I would recommend Europa Universalis II over this one. EU2 is very much the same game, but with a lot of improvements.
Europa Universalis
Released On:
Feb 2, 2001
Metascore
Generally Favorable
86
User score
Generally Favorable
7.7
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The single best strategy game released since "Civilization II" (and perhaps even the original "Civilization.")
90
This is a huge game. I've been playing it for weeks now and am only now just getting an idea of what's possible.
User score
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Jan 8, 2024
8
This is a huge game. I've been playing it for weeks now and am only now just getting an idea of what's possible.
Mar 9, 2013
8
For me, this is what started my admiration for Paradox Games. However I would recommend Europa Universalis II over this one. EU2 is very much the same game, but with a lot of improvements.
90
Elegant, complex, and beautiful, Europa Universalis is a class act all the way, and is certainly worthy of being considered one of the strategic greats of our time.
90
Those that invest the time it takes to learn all of this game's subtleties will be rewarded with a rich and engrossing gaming experience.
81
Once you get past the initial shock of how big and occasionally unwieldy the game is, you'll find that the detailed mechanics work to produce an unparalleled level of depth.
80
If you have no suicidal tendencies, you better never play Europa Universalis on your own; always have a friend at your side to turn off your computer when he notices you haven't had any food, water nor sleep for several days.
70
The military model is the most simplistic with limited troop options and strategies. As war-gaming, it's barely more complex than "Civ II."
May 13, 2017
0
This game is really fun, and has aged pretty well! I recommend that you start playing this game now. Not quite as good as Europa Universalis IV, but definitely worth your time and money.
SummaryIn a time of hunger for power, honor, and wealth, it is your destiny to rule your country, accept new challenges, mobilize troops, build cities, and exploit your resources. The skilled will gain wealth; the less fortunate can expect poverty and disease. Do you have what it takes to change the course of history? [Strategy First]
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date:Feb 2, 2001
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